[brinkmann]

I don't think I've ever been so excited about a mod before! I'll post more pictures when it's on the car.

[285ferrari]

Looks nice!!

[i M HOONIGAN]

the BMW PE comes with a mid-pipe?!?! Can the mid-pipe be purchased separately? Looks great!

[Raja Ventureshield]

looking good David.

[Ubersmooth]

Let's see some pictures and a video after install!

[brinkmann]

Originally Posted by Mtech E90 E83

the BMW PE comes with a mid-pipe?!?! Can the mid-pipe be purchased separately? Looks great!

It's funny you mention this -- I purchased this exhaust from a forum member who responded to a WTB thread I had posted in the classifieds section. It was new-in-box so I didn't bother to ask for pictures, but at the time I didn't know that mid-pipes were even available as part of the PE system.

I thought I got a great deal to begin when I was under the impression that I had only purchased a muffler -- so you can imagine my joy when the I found the mid-pipes waiting for me underneath the packing cardboard!

Originally Posted by Raja Ventureshield

looking good David.

Thanks, Raja!

Originally Posted by Amer328i

Let's see some pictures and a video after install!

Install was completed weeks ago (thanks, Clem!) but I've been slacking on the pictures! I'll try to get some up soon as well as a video -- this thing sounds absolutely awesome. I honestly couldn't imagine a more heavenly exhaust note coming from our N52s. If you're on the fence about putting a PE on your car, do it!

[PascalsWager]

Supported by any other mods?

[brinkmann]

Originally Posted by PascalsWager

Supported by any other mods?

No, and to be honest the benefits of the Performance Exhaust are almost purely aesthetic. The performance gains for N52 bolt-ons in general are so negligible compared to their FI counterparts that I can't see the sense in adding any other "performance mods". At the end of the day I bought the PE because it sounds fucking sweet, haha.

That being said, if I wasn't in a 330 the 3-stage intake manifold conversion would be a must.

Here are a few (bad) pictures I found browsing through my phone:











Annnnd one of my brother's 135is for good measure

[PascalsWager]

Originally Posted by brinkmann

No, and to be honest the benefits of the Performance Exhaust are almost purely aesthetic. The performance gains for N52 bolt-ons in general are so negligible compared to their FI counterparts that I can't see the sense in adding any other "performance mods". At the end of the day I bought the PE because it sounds fucking sweet, haha.

That being said, if I wasn't in a 330 the 3-stage intake manifold conversion would be a must.

Just curious; After a search it appeared the PE was mostly a sound mod and benefits were negligible, although some claimed even the sound wasn't that vastly improved to stock. Your comments show otherwise; would be interesting to hear back-to-back sound clips.

Thanks for the feedback!

[brinkmann]

Originally Posted by PascalsWager

Just curious; After a search it appeared the PE was mostly a sound mod and benefits were negligible, although some claimed even the sound wasn't that vastly improved to stock. Your comments show otherwise; would be interesting to hear back-to-back sound clips.

Thanks for the feedback!

There isn't a huge decibel increase, but the exhaust tone of the PE is undeniably more throaty and aggressive. As a result, the cabin noise isn't much different until you get into the higher RPM ranges.

I also think people's claims about a "break-in period" are true. The exhaust became noticeably louder after it had been on a few lengthy highway trips that totaled a few hundred miles.

I'll try to get a good video posted but unfortunately I won't be able to give you an accurate before & after comparison (though those comparison videos are definitely on youtube if you look hard enough).

[KL2DC]

wow very nice

[PSUSMU]

I like my N52 Performance Exhaust. I have the BMS Powerbox tune as well, and the combo makes the car much more enjoyable to drive.

[i M HOONIGAN]

Awesome, man!!! Enjoy the new mod(s)